Find Spot record MDO19436 - Roman pottery recovered from site X5, Druitt Gardens, Christchurch
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Summary
Two small sherds of late Roman pottery with combed decoration were recovered in a residual context from a 12th-13th century pit during an excavation at Druitt Gardens, Christchurch in 1972-3
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R.A. Hills conducted an archaeological excavation at Druitt Gardens, Christchurch (site X5) during the winter of 1972-3. Two small sherds of late Roman pottery with combed decoration were recovered in a residual context, from a 12th-13th century pit [F2]. (1)
A subsequent find of roman pottery nearby (site X14) might suggest the presence of a small roman settlement in the vicinity (2).
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Location
| Grid reference | SZ 15775 92699 (point) |
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| Map sheet | SZ19SE |
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Record last edited
Feb 28 2024 2:06PM